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03-30-2012, 12:01 AM
#2802
Haha yup! Planning on getting those sprint performance 2inch springs, on stock shocks :/ We shall see how that goes.
03-30-2012, 12:32 AM
#2803
Haha sweet!
Yeah finally mine, only be eyeing them for over a year hahaha. What did you run for spacers on your car? My rears are already half rolled from the mexican fitment I had last summer on the 240's wheels haha. I got 4 cars to roll fenders on, guess I'll add my own to the list, I wont do yours Vince in case the paint cracks!
Haha yup! Planning on getting those sprint performance 2inch springs, on stock shocks :/ We shall see how that goes.
Yeah finally mine, only be eyeing them for over a year hahaha. What did you run for spacers on your car? My rears are already half rolled from the mexican fitment I had last summer on the 240's wheels haha. I got 4 cars to roll fenders on, guess I'll add my own to the list, I wont do yours Vince in case the paint cracks!
Haha yup! Planning on getting those sprint performance 2inch springs, on stock shocks :/ We shall see how that goes.
04-01-2012, 12:30 AM
#2807
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^ Haha yeah man. I'll be getting dropped tomorrow and Ricky is installing his springs soon. Looks like Sanjay will be getting springs too so quite a few members will have dropped rides 
04-01-2012, 12:56 AM
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Just try to get the adjusted height you want first or second time, These are a pain to adjust.
Any questions with it, Ricky's got mah number
@Aaron, We should have a meet lets say Friday the 13th. (What could go wrong?) Everybody's car should be clean and out of winter mode by then
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04-02-2012, 12:19 AM
#2812
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^ Search my friend. This topic has been thoroughly discussed on the forum.
A very basic explanation is, coilovers are adjustable and springs are a set height. Coilovers are good if you want to customize ride height and if you plan to raise it in the winter. Springs seem like a bigger job to install since you have to remove top hats and compress the springs.
Here's what went down earlier today:
Before
After
Can you guess who is who?
A HUGE thanks goes out to Ricky and Mitchell for helping with the install. They installed the coilovers, 6k headlight bulbs, and 6k foglight kit. I did a lot of bumming around as this kind of stuff is not my specialty. They did an awesome job and everything turned out great.
A very basic explanation is, coilovers are adjustable and springs are a set height. Coilovers are good if you want to customize ride height and if you plan to raise it in the winter. Springs seem like a bigger job to install since you have to remove top hats and compress the springs.
Here's what went down earlier today:
Before
After
Can you guess who is who?
A HUGE thanks goes out to Ricky and Mitchell for helping with the install. They installed the coilovers, 6k headlight bulbs, and 6k foglight kit. I did a lot of bumming around as this kind of stuff is not my specialty. They did an awesome job and everything turned out great.
04-02-2012, 12:28 AM
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If you want adjust-ability buy Coilovers, Lower in summer, Raise in winter.
Springs, set height. It is what it is.
Springs about 250$
Coils about 700$
What Vince said, Had to reply 2 seconds prior
"Here's what went down earlier today" I see what you did there
Springs, set height. It is what it is.
Springs about 250$
Coils about 700$
What Vince said, Had to reply 2 seconds prior
"Here's what went down earlier today" I see what you did there
Last edited by iMitchell; 04-02-2012 at 12:34 AM. Reason: Vince had to reply first!
04-02-2012, 03:29 PM
#2817
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@Myron - Haha good eye! The ride is not too bad. Takes bumps a lot harder and it feels a little wobbly at the moment. I'll give it a few days and I'll probably get an alignment.
@EdmTSX - It's best to have air tools. Ricky spent well over an hour on one of my bolts as it was completely seized. He could have cut it and saved a lot of time but seeing as how it was Sunday no shops were open to get a new one. It's a big job and very time consuming.
@EdmTSX - It's best to have air tools. Ricky spent well over an hour on one of my bolts as it was completely seized. He could have cut it and saved a lot of time but seeing as how it was Sunday no shops were open to get a new one. It's a big job and very time consuming.
04-02-2012, 04:01 PM
#2818
@Myron - Haha good eye! The ride is not too bad. Takes bumps a lot harder and it feels a little wobbly at the moment. I'll give it a few days and I'll probably get an alignment.
@EdmTSX - It's best to have air tools. Ricky spent well over an hour on one of my bolts as it was completely seized. He could have cut it and saved a lot of time but seeing as how it was Sunday no shops were open to get a new one. It's a big job and very time consuming.
@EdmTSX - It's best to have air tools. Ricky spent well over an hour on one of my bolts as it was completely seized. He could have cut it and saved a lot of time but seeing as how it was Sunday no shops were open to get a new one. It's a big job and very time consuming.
What bolt was seized? How long did it take you guys to do this? Took me and jbond about 6 hours with having to compress the springs and change top hats and all that without air tools in my garage/driveway.
04-02-2012, 05:15 PM
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Speaking of alignments...I dropped my car off at a shop this morning they called me a while later "We can't do your alignment your car is too low to get on the hoist" I said What is this too low business? Up she comes...
04-02-2012, 06:03 PM
#2821
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I see these posts about dropping the suspension on your cars, and I'm left with one question:
Edmonton, ALBERTA? I mean, the Edmonton I drive around in is rough enough on a 4X4. God help you if you want to drive over a speed bump at Canadian Tire.
How do you guys do it? You must ease up and down parkade ramps at a slow walking pace.
Edmonton, ALBERTA? I mean, the Edmonton I drive around in is rough enough on a 4X4. God help you if you want to drive over a speed bump at Canadian Tire.
How do you guys do it? You must ease up and down parkade ramps at a slow walking pace.
04-02-2012, 06:36 PM
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Myron just took it to Ok tire and walked home since its like a 5 minute walk.
Sockpuppet Think of it like a angles game. Never straight on, One wheel at a time lol
Sockpuppet Think of it like a angles game. Never straight on, One wheel at a time lol
04-02-2012, 08:27 PM
#2823
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Honestly tho, I like those base wheels more than the type s ones on your car, but that's just me. Feels wobbly? Shouldn't feel like that. Do you hear any clunking from the rear or anything like that? It can be wobbly if rear end links are damaged, and it's easy to damage them when replacing the suspension.
What bolt was seized? How long did it take you guys to do this? Took me and jbond about 6 hours with having to compress the springs and change top hats and all that without air tools in my garage/driveway.
What bolt was seized? How long did it take you guys to do this? Took me and jbond about 6 hours with having to compress the springs and change top hats and all that without air tools in my garage/driveway.
Nope no clunking or strange noises. How can I tell if the endlinks are damaged? I don't think Ricky touched the endlinks as he moved the whole bracket over to avoid removing it.
The bolt for the shock fork was seized. This one: http://www.oemacuraparts.com/acura/b...sm4-010-acura/
Got a new one today along with a new nut and went over to Ricky's to get it replaced. I think we were there for like 8 hours or so? This included removing my front bumper to do the fog light kit, swap the headlight bulbs, and taking a break for lunch.
04-02-2012, 09:26 PM
#2824
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Ricky showed me the pics when I saw him last night. I still have to see both of your cars. Haha
Well. I swapped my bbs back this morning.
Cool new blue lugs complimented the finish
Here is how she sits now with my new rubber. I love the poke right now. Conservative stretch and no rubbing so far. No time to clean the car
Well. I swapped my bbs back this morning.
Cool new blue lugs complimented the finish
Here is how she sits now with my new rubber. I love the poke right now. Conservative stretch and no rubbing so far. No time to clean the car
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04-03-2012, 12:26 AM
#2825
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Well Arthur, you seem to know where everyone is so I'm sure you'll see us sooner or later
I like those blue lugs. No locking nuts though? I'd be worried for those BBS.
I like those blue lugs. No locking nuts though? I'd be worried for those BBS.
04-03-2012, 08:28 AM
#2826
Ricky showed me the pics when I saw him last night. I still have to see both of your cars. Haha
Well. I swapped my bbs back this morning.
Cool new blue lugs complimented the finish
Here is how she sits now with my new rubber. I love the poke right now. Conservative stretch and no rubbing so far. No time to clean the car
Well. I swapped my bbs back this morning.
Cool new blue lugs complimented the finish
Here is how she sits now with my new rubber. I love the poke right now. Conservative stretch and no rubbing so far. No time to clean the car
damn arthur, that's beautiful.
04-03-2012, 10:34 AM
#2827
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@Vince, yea. The lug nuts changes its color just like the bbs'. I have locking nuts with the same finish but Invision gave me the wrong pitch. So I'll probaby go there tomorrow after school.
@Myron, thanks. I nailed the offset this time. Couldn't be happier right now. Haha
@Myron, thanks. I nailed the offset this time. Couldn't be happier right now. Haha
04-03-2012, 11:39 PM
#2828
My cousin might buy my rims so hopefully he will. Dropped them off at his place to let him decide if he likes the look and ride on his 08 Camry..Can't get my coils and camber kits done until he decides lol
04-04-2012, 04:00 AM
#2830
I really like the XXR 527s in chromium black, 18x8.75 +35 with some 215/40s. People don't have any rubbing issues and looks more flush too. Less camber work needed compared to my current set.
04-04-2012, 11:08 PM
#2832
haha yea, that's what most people run them on and its not that big of a stretch since most people run 215s on a 8.5"..I've seen some people running 215s on a 10.5..now that's crazy lol
04-05-2012, 12:03 PM
#2835
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04-05-2012, 02:04 PM
#2836
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I didn't even bother driving today. I would be stuck trying to back out of my driveway with how low I am. Thankfully both my parents have SUV's I can borrow
04-05-2012, 07:29 PM
#2839
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<24 hours ago, it was Fall
<12 hours ago, it was Winter
Currently, it is Spring
In a few days, it will be Summer
Want to experience all four seasons in a matter of a few days, visit Edmonton.
<12 hours ago, it was Winter
Currently, it is Spring
In a few days, it will be Summer
Want to experience all four seasons in a matter of a few days, visit Edmonton.
